Tension continues to run high in Ethiopia’s Somali region after federal and regional forces clashed last week, and the step down of the regional president.
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Somalia, Eritrea Mend Ties as Change Sweeps Horn of Africa
Somalia and Eritrea establish diplomatic ties after over a decade of animosity, in the latest lightning rapprochement between Horn of Africa rivals.
Prime Minister: ‘No Option’ but Multiparty Ethiopian Democracy
A multiparty democracy would need strong institutions that respect human rights and rule of law
Abiy Ahmed: The New Ethiopian PM is a Pleasant Disruption So Far
Abiy Ahmed stands as a new dawn for Ethiopia’s democracy. He is beginning to be seen as a beacon of hope for the future of democracy, peace and stability in Africa and beyond.
Ethiopian Prison Officials Fired Amid Investigation of Torture Claims
Ethiopia confronts allegations of torture and other abuses of inmates as part of a wave of reforms
Government Removes Restrictions on Major Ethiopian Websites
Ethiopia’s government says it has removed internet restrictions on 246 websites and TV channels
End of Ethiopian Border Stalemate Could Transform Eritrea
Ethiopia has promised to implement an international court’s decision resolving a border dispute with Eritrea
Momentous Days as New PM Pledges Major Ethiopian Reforms
Change includes peace agreement with Eritrea, opening state-owned sectors to investment, plus the release of prisoners
Ethiopia dissidents hopeful but wary over new PM
They’ve been prosecuted, but Ethiopia’s dissidents say they feel quietly hopeful after PM extended an olive branch to the opposition.
A Look at Recently Felled African Liberation Movement Leaders
The leaders of two key African countries resigned their posts within 24 hours of each other in mid-February